Cholestech fine system for physician
Written: Jun 15 '01
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Pros: seemingly accurate point of service lab system using fingerstick technology
Cons: instructions easy to follow, but few buttons actually a hindrance to me.
The Bottom Line: I find this (relatively) easy to use, quick, accurate, and complete. I will be using it for some time.
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| nognx's Full Review: Cholestech LDX System |
I have owned the Cholestech LDX system for about 6 months, but because mine is a startup physician practice, I've only done about a dozen tests. One test I did this week I performed in my office by fingerstick, then verified by venous sample with an outside reference lab. I was surprised and pleased by the precision of the results between the two samples, building my confidence in using the technology.
The LDX system comes in two parts, one being the testing device, the other a printer, and they connect with a short cable. They run on A/C current. The equipment is small and light, and has only a couple of buttons to push. This may make it easy for some, but I prefer more buttons that are more intuitive. I have to follow the manual word for word to make it work correctly, which is probably not bad for a lab assistant or nurse who is used to step by step procedures.
The fingerstick sample is, of course, easy to obtain. It is drawn into a capillary tube, and pushed out with a tiny plunger into a test cassette. The cassettes are single use, easy to handle, and easily fit into the tester.
The test I've been running includes the LDL, CHOL, and Glu. This gives me a good sense of the lipid status, and fasting or random blood sugar, of course.
It is gratifying to have the patient see the ease with which I can take a sample, and provide test results. In the five minutes it takes to print on a label, I coach the patient in what to expect, in what the results mean. The instrument will print a report twice, allowing you to give one to the patient.
One feature which I find very helpful is the ability to do a risk analysis for coronary disease based on the Framingham studies. I have the machine prompt me after the test is run, and I insert the values. The printout gives the relative risk.
Impressive technology.
(I am unaffiliated with, own no stock in, and have no relatives working for this company.)
Recommended:
Yes
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Member: Patrick Roney
Location: Denver, Colorado
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